firework

fire·work

F0140300 (fīr′wûrk′)n.1. a. A device consisting of a combination of explosives and combustibles, set off to generate colored lights, smoke, and noise for amusement.b. fireworks A display of such devices.2. fireworksa. An exciting or spectacular display, as of musical virtuosity.b. A display of rage or fierce contention.

firework

(ˈfaɪəˌwɜːk) n (Chemistry) a device, such as a Catherine wheel, Roman candle, or rocket, in which combustible materials are ignited and produce coloured flames, sparks, and smoke, sometimes accompanied by bangs

fire•work

(ˈfaɪ^ərˌwɜrk)

n. 1. Often, fireworks. a combustible or explosive device for producing a striking display of light or a loud noise, used for signaling or as part of a celebration. 2. fireworks, a. a pyrotechnic display. b. a display of violent temper. [1550–60]

Thesaurus

Noun

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firework - (usually plural) a device with an explosive that burns at a low rate and with colored flames; can be used to illuminate areas or send signals etc.pyrotechniccatherine wheel, pinwheel - a circular firework that spins round and round emitting colored firefirecracker, banger, cracker - firework consisting of a small explosive charge and fuse in a heavy paper casingfizgig - a firework that fizzes as it movesmaroon - an exploding firework used as a warning signalRoman candle - a cylindrical firework that projects a series of colored balls of fireserpent - a firework that moves in serpentine manner when ignitedskyrocket, rocket - sends a firework display high into the skysparkler - a firework that burns slowly and throws out a shower of sparkssquib - firework consisting of a tube filled with powder (as a broken firecracker) that burns with a fizzing noisetorpedo - a small firework that consists of a percussion cap and some gravel wrapped in paper; explodes when thrown forcefully against a hard surfaceplural, plural form - the form of a word that is used to denote more than onelow explosive - an explosive with a low rate of combustion

Translations

焰火

fire

(ˈfaiə) noun1. anything that is burning, whether accidentally or not. a warm fire in the kitchen; Several houses were destroyed in a fire. 爐火，火災 炉火，火灾 2. an apparatus for heating. a gas fire; an electric fire. 爐 炉3. the heat and light produced by burning. Fire is one of man's greatest benefits. 火 火4. enthusiasm. with fire in his heart. 熱情 热情5. attack by gunfire. The soldiers were under fire. 炮火 炮火 verb1. (of china, pottery etc) to heat in an oven, or kiln, in order to harden and strengthen. The ceramic pots must be fired. 燒製 烧制2. to make (someone) enthusiastic; to inspire. The story fired his imagination. 激起 激起3. to operate (a gun etc) by discharging a bullet etc from it. He fired his revolver three times. 開槍 开枪4. to send out or discharge (a bullet etc) from a gun etc. He fired three bullets at the target. 射出 射出5. (often with at or on) to aim and operate a gun at; to shoot at. They suddenly fired on us; She fired at the target. 向...開槍 向...开枪6. to send away someone from his/her job; to dismiss. He was fired from his last job for being late. 解僱 解雇fire alarm an apparatus (eg a bell) to give warning of a fire. Everyone had to leave the building when the fire alarm rang. 火災報警器 火灾报警器ˈfirearm noun any type of gun. In most countries you need a licence to keep firearms. 火器 火器ˈfire-brigade noun a company of firemen. Call the fire-brigade! 消防隊 消防队ˈfire-cracker noun a kind of firework which makes a loud noise. 鞭炮 鞭炮ˈfire-engine noun a vehicle carrying firemen and their equipment. 消防車 救火车ˈfire-escape noun a means of escape from a building in case of fire, usually in the form of a metal staircase on the outside of the building. Hotels should have fire-escapes. 太平梯，安全出口 太平梯，安全出口 ˈfire-extinguisher noun an apparatus (usually containing chemicals) for putting out fires. There must be fire-extinguishers in every room. 滅火器 灭火器ˈfire-guard noun a metal framework placed in front of a fireplace for safety. 火爐護欄 火炉护栏ˈfireman noun a man whose job is to put out accidental fires or those caused deliberately as a criminal act. 消防隊員 消防队员ˈfireplace noun a space in a room (usually in a wall) with a chimney above, for a fire. a wide stone fireplace. 壁爐 壁炉ˈfireproof adjective that is made so it cannot catch fire. a fireproof suit. 防火的 防火的ˈfireside noun a place beside a fireplace. The old man slept by the fireside; (also adjective) a fireside chair. 爐邊 炉边ˈfire-station noun the building or buildings where fire-engines and other pieces of equipment used by firemen are kept. 消防站 消防站ˈfirewood noun wood that is suitable for burning as fuel. I went into the garden to cut firewood. 柴火 柴火ˈfirework noun a small exploding device giving off a colourful display of lights. Rockets are my favourite fireworks; (also adjective) a firework display; If your sister finds out, there'll be fireworks (= a display of anger)! 焰火 焰火ˈfiring-squad noun a group of soldiers with guns, to execute a prisoner. He must face the firing-squad. 行刑隊 行刑队catch fire to begin to burn. Dry wood catches fire easily. 開始燃燒 开始燃烧on fire burning. The building is on fire! 著火 着火open fire (usually with on) to begin shooting at. The enemy opened fire (on us). 開火 开火play with fire to do something dangerous or risky. Putting all your money into that business is playing with fire! 玩火 玩火set fire to (something) / set (something) on fire to cause (something) to begin burning usually accidentally or deliberately as a criminal act. They set fire to the ambassador's house; She has set the house on fire. 放火燒 放火烧under fire1. being shot at. We have been under fire from the enemy all day. 遭到砲火射擊 遭到炮火射击2. being criticized or blamed. The government is under fire. 受到批評 受到批评